at the Russian Ministry of Defense on Saturday declarationHe said the warriors of the Wagner private military company were “deceived into a criminal adventure” and encouraged to refuse to participate. armed rebellion:
“We appeal to the fighters of PMC Wagner’s assault squads. You have been tricked into joining Prigozhin’s criminal adventure and an armed rebellion.
Many of your comrades from several detachments have already realized their mistake, asking for help to ensure that they can safely return to their permanent place of deployment, ”the message says.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation added that all necessary assistance was provided to all applicants and commanders.
“We ask you to use common sense and contact representatives of the Russian Ministry of Defense or law enforcement as soon as possible. We guarantee everyone’s safety.” stated inside the section.
Against this background, June 24 in Moscow, Moscow and Voronezh regions introduced counter-terrorism operation (CTO) regime. Security measures have also been increased in the Rostov and Lipetsk regions.
During the CTO regime, in particular, the following measures and restrictions may be taken:
– verification of identity documents from individuals;
– strengthening the protection of public order;
– monitor telephone conversations and “other information” transmitted through the channels of telecommunication systems;
– restriction of vehicle and pedestrian movement on streets and roads;
– restriction of sale of weapons, ammunition, explosives, special vehicles and poisonous substances.
What is known about the attempted armed insurrection
On June 23, information began to spread on social networks, on behalf of the head of the Wagner PMC, Yevgeny Prigozhin, about the alleged attack of the Russian Armed Forces on the “back camps” of a private military company. The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation denied these data.
Regarding Prigozhin, the Prosecutor General’s Office said: excited A criminal case was initiated under Art. 279 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation on the fact of organizing an armed rebellion. This crime is punishable by imprisonment from 12 to 20 years.
The FSB urged the Wagner PMC fighters to take measures to arrest Prigozhin and refuse to obey his orders.